Here is what this work actually runs in Rockford. We would rather put real numbers in front of you than make you ring round for three quotes to find out.
| What the job involves | Rockford price range per tub, or tub plus surround |
|---|---|
| Standard bathtub only | $350 – $600 |
| Fiberglass or acrylic tub with repairs | $300 – $1,000 |
| Tub plus tile surround | $800 – $1,200 |
| Full bathroom: tub, surround and vanity top | $1,200 – $2,200 |
A tub-only reglaze averages near $450, with porcelain around $475 and cast iron $350 to $600. Adding the tile surround typically adds $400 to $600 depending on the tile area. Prices assume a sound tub; rust-through at the drain or a previously failed refinish adds prep. Most shops will quote from photographs but confirm on arrival.
Cast iron, porcelain-over-steel, fiberglass, acrylic and cultured marble each need a different prep sequence and primer. Fiberglass in particular flexes, which changes the coating choice and the risk.
A tub that has been refinished before is the expensive case, because the old coating has to be stripped completely first. Rust-through at the drain means metal repair before any coating.
Tub only, tub plus the wall tile, or the whole bathroom including the vanity top are three very different jobs. Tile roughly doubles the sprayed area on a standard alcove.
Standard white and biscuit are stock. Matching an existing unusual color, or a custom tint, adds material cost and sometimes an extra coat for coverage.
A small interior bathroom with no window needs more containment and forced-air exhaust than one with an operable window, which adds setup time to the quote.
Slip-resistant bottom treatment, new drain and overflow trim, and re-caulking are commonly quoted separately. So is chip repair beyond a stated allowance.
When one quote comes in far under the others, it is worth asking what has been left out. Usually it is the preparation — and that is the part that decides whether the work lasts or fails early.
Those are the questions we would ask if we were hiring someone, so ask them of us too. We will answer all of them in writing.